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'''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube. | '''Lubrication''' also known as '''"lube"''' or '''"oil"''' is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of [[grease]] and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube. | ||
== Best Chain Lubes == | == Best Chain Lubes in Terms of Biodegradability == | ||
* [[Purple Extreme]] one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning. | * [[Purple Extreme]] one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning. | ||
* The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long. | * The worst was [[ProGold]] which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long. | ||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
* [[Grease]] | * [[Grease]] |
Revision as of 15:15, 23 June 2007
Lubrication also known as "lube" or "oil" is used on fast moving places on the bike. Some hubs will use oil instead of grease and chains, cassettes/freewheels, chainrings will also use some kind of lube.
Best Chain Lubes in Terms of Biodegradability
- Purple Extreme one of the best out of a few good ones. They also make a soy/citrus solvent that is stunning.
- The worst was ProGold which is a chlorinated paraffin. Chlorine is not a good thing to bind with any product. Chlorine makes it last as a toxin for far too long.